Created by Mandy Monk and Alison Rogerson, these uniquely combined resources enable adults to engage with children in their earliest years through play; to develop their communication, work out situations and give them constructive solutions. Through their work with children and as Early Years trainers, Alison and Mandy recognised there was a need for resources which would support parents and educators to promote positive behaviour in young children and so the Let's learn with Milly and Miles story began....
Using the Milly and Miles sets, children develop a wide range of skills including the ability to regulate their own emotions. They learn to express their feelings, see others' perspectives, solve problems and make friends. Children appreciate and value when adults acknowledge they are still learning and need their support, guidance and time.
Over the years, the products have received outstanding feedback, winning many awards including the Practical Pre-school Overall Winner Gold Award gaining national recognition in the Early Years sector.
Mandy Monk
Mandy is an Early Years Practitioner, consultant, lecturer and foster carer with over 35 years experience working directly with children and families in a wide range of settings. She specialises in promoting effective communication and positive behaviour through creative, interactive activities which encourage children's emotional intelligence.
Mandy enjoys creative story writing and is passionate about developing child centred activities to enhance and support education through play in the early years.
In her spare time Mandy and her partner Julian enjoy gardening and holidays with her daughter Stacey and grandchildren Oakley and Luella.
Alison Rogerson
Alison is an established child care trainer and freelance early years' consultant. A qualified social worker, she has extensive experience in working with children and families. She specialises in all aspects of safeguarding children.
Alison lives with her husband Lee and is a busy mum to her three young children, one of whom has special needs. She is involved in supporting various charities and organisations which provide assistance to children and families with additional needs in particular the Downs Syndrome Association.
In her spare time, Alison enjoys walking the family dog Lulu, shopping and making chutneys and jam with her children, Harvey, Freddie and Ava.
Anne Williamson
Anne‘s background is in marketing with 30 year’s experience, backed by the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. Working as Marketing Manager, for over a decade, with educational resources Anne developed positive relations with many educators across the UK.
Anne has presented Digital Advantage, which is a creative thinking and business building programme, for local colleges and high schools. She also worked with those in SEND settings on a few occasions and these were the sessions she enjoyed the most.
In her spare time Anne wrote a business book and has plans for a second. She has created a marketing programme for small businesses and delivers training and consultancy alongside mentoring small businesses.
Her passions are cooking, weightlifting and country walks with close friends and her son.